Romance of Words Topic of Student Assembly
Dr. Roland M. Meyers spoke on Romance of Words during a student assembly on October 29 1962. He noted how languages evolve as words change in form and pronunciation and gave humorous examples. He argued future global communication may rely on practical usage over strict dictionary correctness. The lecture engaged students and staff across the school.
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Roland M. Meyers
Grace Ye Allen
George
Jace
Dr. Meyers
Meyers
Pelladium Staff Masquerade Night at Pella High
Pelladium staff and spooks gathered in the English room at Pella High for a Halloween party on October 27. Activities included a scary game called Murder, a coke drinking contest with a baby bottle nipple, and a bobbing for apples event. Doris Dockendorff and Dorothy Vanden Oever were named the biggest suckers, followed by refreshments of freshmeats, Cokes, and doughnuts.
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Pelladium
Pella High
Miss Thomassen
Doris Dockendorff
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Elladium
Wheels of Fortune Skate Night in Oskaloosa
Tuesday night October 21 juniors and seniors enjoyed a group skate in Oskaloosa with faculty chaperons. About eighty students spent time on the floor, some tripping others. Top skater was Cecil Vinea, while Bill L. aided Wilkins with a shove. Several bruises were reported as everyone had a swell time.
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Oskaloosa
Bible School
Cecil Vinea
Mr. Wilkins
Bill L
Mr. Ruthven
Jody T. L
Polk County Federal Savings and Loan Ad Promises 3 Percent Returns
An insert promotes Polk County Federal Savings and Loan Association offering 3 percent annual earnings. The notice claims federal association membership, insured accounts, and safe deposits with quick access by mail. It urges readers to send a check, an account book, and a withdrawal signature card to receive services.
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Savii & Loan Association
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Bary
Eccount
United States
Polk County
Polk County Federal Savings & Loan Ass
Staff Roster for Editorial and Copy Desk Roles
The page lists the newspaper staff with positions including Editor-in-Chief Nancy Groendyke Associate Editors Shirley Rook and Joan Terlouw Donna Zwank and more. It also names Copy Readers Avis Ver Hoot Joyce Van Roekel and a long list of other staff members.
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Nancy Groendyke
Shirley Rook
Joan Terlouw
Donna Zwank
Bporta Bator
Wayne Vander Pol
Avis ‘Ver Hoot
Joyce van Roekel
Monroe High School Parade and Centennial Events
Barid Drills highlight an October 24 homecoming parade at Monroe High School featuring a green and white band performance. The sequence forms the letter M, plays Marine’s Hymn Anchors Aweigh and America the Beautiful, then shifts to November 4 with a word vote and more songs. The band also participates in Contra College’s Centennial parade on Homecoming November 1.
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Ban Cen
Hatte
Marine
Monroe
Para High School
Algo
Contra College
Juniors Stage Strong in The Whole Truth Play Plans
The junior class conducts extensive prep for The Whole Truth directed by Mr Severson with performances on November 20 and 21. Bill De Haan named stage manager while Clarence Loydens Kenny Menninga lead the stage crew and Katy Van Ekeren Shirley Rook head the property committee.
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Mr. Severson
Bill de Haan
Hea
Clarence Loydens
Kenny Menninga
Katy van Ekeren
Shirley Rook
Lillian Lubbers
Darlene van Wyk
Schoolroom snap shows classes in English and history
A note on classroom life mentions Mr Sever and Mr Short in room 200 guiding English literature American literature speech and grammar. Sophomore world history covers the Roman Empire while seniors study taxation. A class project on getting out the vote appears alongside typing class notes.
Meet Our Seniors From a small town yearbook style portrait
A collage of senior students describes Donald Boyert Marion Van Hal Ramona Hudson and Dorothy Ekeren. It notes their heights weights eye colors hair colors home streets and activities including sports clubs subjects and future plans. Personal details include hobbies foods and part time work.
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Marion van Hal
Imost P. H
Butch Hareut
Mar” Ion
Oskaloosa
Ramona Hudson
East 1St Street
Ramona
Honor Society
Dorothy
Ekeren
Buerkens Corporation
Study of Good Grooming Assignment Yields Interest
A student notes that writing summaries for ten articles proved engaging and educational. The exercise highlights skills in concisely capturing key facts and presenting them in a newslike brief.
Miss Ver Heul Leads Devotions in Sermon on Kindness
Miss Ver Heul spoke at devotions on October 27 citing Ecclesiastes 11 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters She urged giving without expecting return and shared a tramp tale to illustrate how acts of kindness flow back through time The message urged living for others and finding reward in doing good.
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Miss Ver Heul
Pecs
Pella Teachers Club sets pension talk and county events
The Pella Teachers' Club hosted a dinner meeting at the Coffee Shop led by Miss Sayler. Discussions covered changes to the Teachers' Pension System with panelists Greendyke Lee and Raymond Stephens. Marion County superintendents plan an exchange of one act plays and possibly an all county music festival at Central College. May 27 hosts a major music contest for Pella. Home room activities include Naval Reserve talks, firearms handling education, and vocation discussions led by Miss Gosselink with student films. Girls county basketball in Bussey January 7–10. boys in Pleasantville January 14–17. junior high in Attica early March.
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Pella Teachers’ Club
Miss Sayler
Greendyke
Lee
Raymond Stephens
Stephens
Marion County
Central College
Pella
Towne
Naval Reserve
Junior High Talent Show Hailed for Assembly
The Junior High held an assembly style talent show on Friday October 31 showcasing student talents notably in cartoon drawings. Prizes included one dollar for first place with additional awards likely for other entries.
School events and class activities noted
The text records eighth graders hosting a Halloween party the Tuesday before Hallowe en and a skating party planned by 7A for 7B the following Wednesday. It mentions place and 50 cents for second place, plus recreation activities of square dancing and games.
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Hallowe'en
Records Broken In Attendance at Iowa State Parks
Attendance at Iowa state parks this summer shattered records with 3,882,221 visitors by September, already surpassing the 1949 yearly total of 3,687,287. Officials predict this year's total may reach four million as crowds exceeded capacity on Sundays and holidays, driven by new park facilities and greater leisure time.
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Iowa State
Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Nollen Sees Path to Peace Through Allied Unity
Editor notes by former Bankers Life chair Nollen praise his career and warn that defeating Communism hinges on restoring world peace. He argues inflation follows heavy wartime spending, urges discontinuing the Korean War and allied cooperation to avert economic collapse and allied defeat.
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Great Britain
Europe
Two Paths to Restore World Peace Highlighted
A terse call emphasizes a vital fact and outlines two possible routes to restore global peace, stressing the need for decisive action to end ongoing conflict and instability. The statement frames discontinuance of hostilities as central to achieving lasting harmony and security.
United States Urges Tax Funding to Stabilize Economy
The text argues that to avoid inflation and economic collapse, the United States should finance all government expenses from taxes and savings rather than borrowing from banks. It warns that dependence on bank loans would inflate the currency and worsen price inflation, harming the economy.
Courage in Liberty and Homeland Defense Message
A concise proclamation stresses courage as the pillar of liberty safety and life, protecting homes parents country and children, urging steadfast resolve in safeguarding national freedom and security.
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P. Brom
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Owe . Toom
M. ‘Bean
R. Jaarsma
Ds Dockendorf
B. Steenhoek
D. Vor
G. Vinden de Geus
Berg
S. Hoekaema
M. Andeweg
H.wichart
D. Smith
R. V
Oskaloosa Street
Donald Boyert
Paul W. Eggers
Democratic
Prairie City Gym
James
Gonzales
Dubuque
Martinelli
Yensap
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Nollen
Bankers Life Co
Towa
Sully
Richland Grange
Poland
China
Bradley
Kewanee
Roderick Ken Tan
J. D
Litchfield
Fairbanks-Morse
AC WC
Fred Rozendaal
Earl Shields
Neal van Hemert
Storm King
Hernistonstormage
Killduff—Reasnor
Taintor
Tracy
Pella Construction CO
Cas
Aal-Purpose
France
West Washington Street
Olo
Ars
Howard Bone
Howard Becks
van Gorp Hatchery
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